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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,530.16, 9,794.16 and 2,147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,530.16, 9,794.16 and 2,147.67 is: 3,221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,530.16 : 9,794.16 = 2,147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,530.16/9,794.16 = 2,147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,530.16x = 9,794.16 × 2,147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,530.16x = 21,034,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,623.61/6,530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.15

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